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Thales Leites

28-9-0★ 4bonusesBrazilBrazilLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Hector Lombard · Unanimous Decision · Sep 22, 2018

28-9-0 · 19 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Hector LombardUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders·September 22, 2018

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CAREER SUMMARY

Thales Leites holds a professional MMA record of 28-9-0. Leites has won 28 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 15 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Leites lands 2.13 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 2.10 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 22, 2018. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
78"198 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Sep 6, 1981
Age
45
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Hector Lombard
    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders· Sep 22, 2018· Middleweight· 28-9 vs 34-10-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Jack Hermansson
    UFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington· May 12, 2018· Middleweight· 27-9 vs 17-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:10
  3. LOSS
    vs Brad Tavares
    UFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Middleweight· 27-8 vs 16-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Sam Alvey
    UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Lobov· Apr 22, 2017· Middleweight· 27-7 vs 30-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Krzysztof Jotko
    UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs Hall 2· Nov 19, 2016· Middleweight· 26-7 vs 19-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Chris Camozzi
    UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Caceres· Aug 6, 2016· Middleweight· 26-6 vs 24-11
    SUB
    R3 · 2:58
  7. LOSS
    vs Gegard Mousasi
    UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· Feb 27, 2016· Middleweight· 25-6 vs 38-6-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Michael Bisping
    UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· Jul 18, 2015· Middleweight· 25-5 vs 27-7
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Tim Boetsch
    UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Middleweight· 25-4 vs 18-8
    SUB
    R2 · 3:45
    FOTN + POTN
  10. WIN
    vs Francis Carmont
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Middleweight· 24-4 vs 22-10
    TKO
    R2 · 0:20
    POTN
  11. WIN
    vs Trevor Smith
    UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson· Apr 11, 2014· Middleweight· 23-4 vs 10-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:45
  12. WIN
    vs Ed Herman
    UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· Nov 16, 2013· Middleweight· 22-4 vs 19-10
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Tom Watson
    UFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Middleweight· 21-4 vs 16-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Matt Horwich
    Amazon Forest Combat 2· Mar 31, 2012· Catchweight· 20-4 vs 27-20
    SUB
    R2 · 4:39
  15. WIN
    vs Jeremy Horn
    Superior Challenge· Apr 29, 2011· 19-4 vs 87-21-5
    DEC
  16. WIN
    vs Tor Troeng
    Superior Challenge· Oct 29, 2010· 18-4 vs 10-4-1
    SUB
  17. LOSS
    vs Matt Horwich
    California Regional· Aug 14, 2010· 17-4 vs 26-15
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Jesse Taylor
    MFC 25: Vindication· May 7, 2010· Middleweight· 17-3 vs 14-6
    SUB
    R1 · 2:27
  19. WIN
    vs Rico Washington Sr.
    Bitetti Combat· Feb 25, 2010· 16-3 vs 5-5
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Dean Lister
    MFC 23: Unstoppable· Dec 4, 2009· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 11-7
    UD
  21. LOSS
    vs Alessio Sakara
    UFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 14-7
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  22. LOSS
    vs Anderson SilvaTitle bout
    UFC 97: REDEMPTION· Apr 18, 2009· Middleweight· 14-2 vs 26-4
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  23. WIN
    vs Drew McFedries
    UFC 90: Silva vs Cote· Oct 24, 2008· Middleweight· 14-1 vs 7-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:18
  24. WIN
    vs Nate Marquardt
    UFC 85: BEDLAM· Jun 7, 2008· Middleweight· 13-1 vs 26-8-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  25. WIN
    vs Ryan Jensen
    UFC 74: RESPECT· Aug 25, 2007· Middleweight· 12-1 vs 11-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:47
    SOTN
  26. WIN
    vs Floyd Sword
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs Team Penn Finale· Jun 23, 2007· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 10-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:50
  27. WIN
    vs Pete Sell
    UFC 69: SHOOTOUT· Apr 7, 2007· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 7-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  28. LOSS
    vs Martin Kampmann
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale· Nov 11, 2006· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 12-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  29. WIN
    vs Jose Landi-Jons
    Jungle Fight· Apr 29, 2006· 9-0 vs 21-11
    SUB
  30. WIN
    vs Osami Shibuya
    MARS 1: The Beginning· Feb 4, 2006· 8-0 vs 33-31-14
    UD
  31. WIN
    vs Jason Guida
    Ultimate Warriors Combat 1· Dec 10, 2005· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 10-11
    SUB
    R1 · 1:38
  32. WIN
    vs Ronald Jhun
    Rumble On The Rock· Sep 17, 2005· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 23-15-2
    TKO
    R3 · 0:32
  33. WIN
    vs Gustavo Machado
    Storm Samurai· Jul 2, 2005· 5-0 vs 10-3-1
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Adam Roland
    Rumble On The Rock 7· May 7, 2005· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:49
  35. WIN
    vs Flavio Luiz Moura
    Espirito Santo Regional· May 29, 2004· 2-0 vs 10-3
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs Lucio Linhares
    Espirito Santo Regional· May 29, 2004· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  37. WIN
    vs Felipe Arinelli
    Shooto Brasil· Nov 23, 2003· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-2
    SUB

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJMuay Thai
  • 2015Black belt · BJJ · Welton Ribeiro
  • 2011Superior Challenge Middleweight Championship · Superior Challenge

Camp

  • Nova União Niterói · Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Instructor
  • Nova União · Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Former

Coaches

  • André 'Dedé' Pederneiras · Head coach
  • Welton Ribeiro · Grappling coach

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power74
Kick power73
Punch speed58
Kick speed77
Accuracy61
Takedowns96
Ground striking95
Submissions96
Chin94
Body strength79
Cardio92

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 28-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.13per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.99per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.10per 15 min
27% success
Takedowns stuffed31%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 13-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.13per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.99per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.10per 15 min
27% success
Takedowns stuffed31%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Thales Leites sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Thales Leites has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×2★ Submission of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTN + POTNvs Tim Boetsch · UFC 183: Silva vs DiazJan 31, 2015
  2. ★ POTNvs Francis Carmont · UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos AnjosAug 23, 2014
  3. ★ SOTNvs Ryan Jensen · UFC 74: RESPECTAug 25, 2007

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Thales Leites earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Thales Leites's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#9 Middleweight
First ranked
Dec 30, 2013
Times ranked
133

Middleweight

#1#5#10#152014201520162017Dec 30, 2013 · #15Apr 21, 2014 · #14Jun 9, 2014 · #15Aug 25, 2014 · #12Sep 15, 2014 · #11Sep 22, 2014 · #12Sep 29, 2014 · #11Nov 24, 2014 · #12Dec 8, 2014 · #11Feb 2, 2015 · #10Mar 16, 2015 · #9Mar 23, 2015 · #10Apr 13, 2015 · #9Apr 27, 2015 · #10Jun 1, 2015 · #9Jun 29, 2015 · #10Aug 10, 2015 · #9Nov 16, 2015 · #10Jan 19, 2016 · #9Feb 8, 2016 · #10Feb 29, 2016 · #12Aug 9, 2016 · #11Nov 21, 2016 · #12Dec 5, 2016 · #13Dec 14, 2016 · #14Jan 2, 2017 · #15Jan 18, 2017 · #14Feb 1, 2017 · #12Apr 12, 2017 · #11May 17, 2017 · #12Sep 20, 2017 · #13Sep 25, 2017 · #13#13

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1818▲7
Peak
1848Jan 31, 2015
Rated fights
37
150016001700180020042007201020132016Nov 23, 2003 · 1544May 29, 2004 · 1589May 29, 2004 · 1620May 7, 2005 · 1647Jul 2, 2005 · 1692Sep 17, 2005 · 1728Dec 10, 2005 · 1738Feb 4, 2006 · 1747Apr 29, 2006 · 1767Nov 11, 2006 · 1742Apr 7, 2007 · 1757Jun 23, 2007 · 1780Aug 25, 2007 · 1808Jun 7, 2008 · 1820Oct 25, 2008 · 1840Apr 18, 2009 · 1814Aug 8, 2009 · 1796Dec 4, 2009 · 1812Feb 25, 2010 · 1815May 7, 2010 · 1822Aug 14, 2010 · 1806Oct 29, 2010 · 1816Apr 29, 2011 · 1824Mar 31, 2012 · 1831Aug 3, 2013 · 1807Nov 16, 2013 · 1815Apr 11, 2014 · 1825Aug 23, 2014 · 1835Jan 31, 2015 · 1848Jul 18, 2015 · 1842Feb 27, 2016 · 1832Aug 7, 2016 · 1844Nov 19, 2016 · 1832Apr 23, 2017 · 1842Oct 7, 2017 · 1827May 13, 2018 · 1811Sep 23, 2018 · 18181818

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Frequently asked questions

When does Thales Leites fight next?

Thales Leites has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Thales Leites's record?

Thales Leites's professional MMA record is 28-9-0.

Who is Thales Leites fighting next?

Thales Leites's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Thales Leites fight last?

Thales Leites most recently fought Hector Lombard at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders on Saturday, September 22, 2018, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Thales Leites fight in?

Thales Leites fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Thales Leites have?

Thales Leites has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 15 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Thales Leites won?

Thales Leites has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Thales Leites?

Thales Leites is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Thales Leites weigh?

Thales Leites weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Thales Leites's reach?

Thales Leites has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Thales Leites?

Thales Leites is 45 years old (born Sep 6, 1981).

Where is Thales Leites from?

Thales Leites is from Brazil.

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